Acupuncture includes the application of fine-sterile needles, heat, pressure, and other treatments to certain places on the skin to cause a change in the physical functions of the body. The use of acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), a medical system that has been used for thousands of years to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Acupuncture may cause physical responses in the nervous system, the pituitary gland, and parts of the brain. These responses can cause the body to release proteins, hormones, and brain chemicals that control a number of body functions. It is proposed that, by these actions, acupuncture affects blood pressure and body temperature, boosts immune system activity, and causes the body's natural painkillers, such as endorphins, to be released thus naturally restoring the body to a healthy state. In addition acupuncture can be used for smoking cessation (for more information check out our brochure on “smoking cessation”)

 

 

Brian Kramer, L.Ac

 

Brian Kramer has been actively engaged in the practice of Oriental Medicine since 1997. He has also been helping people with exercise and fitness training spanning more than 20 years.

Brian’s special clinical interests are in pain management; gynecology and reproductive health including female and male infertility, menstrual difficulties, and menopause; musculo-skeletal injury, rehabilitation, and sports medicine; and weight management. His treatment methods include the use of acupuncture, herbal medicines, medical massage and rehabilitation (Tuina), nutrition, and, fitness and exercise programs.

 

Brian is Board certified in Acupuncture from the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). He is also Licensed in Acupuncture from the State of North Carolina (NCALB). His Fitness Training certification is from the American Counsel on Exercise (ACE). He is a member of the North Carolina Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCAAOM), and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).